MCP MP Kazembe praises DPP’s flagship K5bn fund in dramatic political U-turn

An MCP Member of Parliament appears to be performing a dramatic political U-turn, showering praise on the rival DPP government’s decision to massively boost constituency funding — despite previously being a vocal critic of President Peter Mutharika. Gelard Kazembe, MP for Mangochi Monkey Bay, was elected on an MCP ticket and previously served as the […]

MCP candidate poll challenge case adjourns for judgment

A case in which a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate is challenging the results in Mangochi Monkey Bay was adjourned Thursday waiting for judgment. The case has sent shivers in the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which lost all the seats in the recent court sanctioned by-elections. The High Court in Blantyre is expected […]

Kazembe appointed MCP deputy secretary general: Electoral case against Jooma resumes

In what can only be described as political promotion, the face of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the eastern region, Gerald Kazembe, has been recognized and promoted by being appointed deputy secretary general of the party. Nyasa Times understands that members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party erupted in joy when party […]

Mangochi top chiefs pay courtesy call on President Chakwera

The face of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the eastern region, Gerald Kazembe, whose party is headed by President  Lazarus Chakwera, escorted all Senior Chiefs and Traditional Authorities from Mangochi to pay a courtesy call to the new Malawi leader on Wednesday. A picture circulating on the social media is showing Kazembe and the top […]

MCP’s Kazembe salutes Police for professionalism at Tonse rally

Quite rare. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) politician, Gerald Kazembe, praised the Malawi Police Service (MPS) for displaying what he called “professionalism” before, during and after the Tonse Alliance Mega rally he hosted at Mbwadzulu ground in his Mangochi Monkey-Bay constituency on Sunday. “They said the Malawi Police Service is there for everyone and for the […]

Minister Jooma risks facing fresh elections in Monkey-Bay: Poll case back in court

The election case involving the self-proclaimed ‘Lion of the Poor’ Gerald Kazembe who stood under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket and Cabinet minister Ralph Jooma who stood under the embattled Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Mangochi Monkey-Bay constituency is set to resume on  March 4 2020. The case has suffered delay courtesy of the […]

MRA slaps DPP opponent with K80m tax bill arrears

Revenue collectors, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has slapped a fierce government critic and member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) a K80 million tax bill arrears. Gerald Kazembe, national executive committee member of the MCP contested in Mangochi Monkey parliamentary race and lost to Ralph Jooma, minister of Transport and Public Works. MRA says […]

Lucius Banda and son John thrill Mangochi fans at Davido Lounge launch

Malawi music icon, ‘Soldier’ Lucius Banda, his son, John, and Zembani Band were the centre of attraction Saturday night at Mangochi Boma as they dished out their best at the launch of the new club in town, Davido Lounge. Soldier and his Zembani Band kept the fans busy on their feet throughout the night up […]

Court adjourns elections case as winner joins it: MCP’s Kazembe v DPP’s Jooma

The High Court in Blantyre has adjourned to August 5 a case in which opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate for Mangochi Monkey Bay is challenging the victory of minister of Transport and Public Works Ralph Jooma of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The MCP candidate Gerald Kazembe petitioned the court to nullify the parliamentary […]

MCP aspirant Gerald Kazembe stamps authority in Mangochi MonkeyBay

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) parliamentary candidate for Mangochi Monkey-Bay Constituency, Gerald Kazembe has flexed his political muscle, sending shock waves to his opponents that he is heading for victory. Clad in red t-shirts emblazoned by his face and some in the face of MCP presidential candidate Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate Sidik Mia, over […]

MCP making inroads in Monkey-Bay says aspirant Kazembe

Lanky Shadow Member of Parliament for Mangochi Monkey-Bay Constituency representing the main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gerald Kazembe, said the party is making inroads in the areas and poised to win the seat because of of the fail grade he has given  incumbent legislator Ralph Jooma of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Kazembe […]

‘Zero salary’ MCP aspiring MP drills second borehole in Mangochi-Monkey Bay

Kanyenga Villagers in the area of Senior Chief Namkumba have commended, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Mangochi-Monkey Bay Constituency aspirant Member of Parliament Gerald Kazembe for drilling boreholes in the area saying it will help to save marriages as well as saving them from water crisis. The Villagers made the remarks on Wednesday after Kazembe drilled […]

MCP’s Mangochi-Monkey Bay aspiring MP to donate salary towards development

The main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) aspirant Member of Parliament for Mangochi Monkey Bay Constituency, Gerald Kazembe has pledged to donate his entire salary towards constituency development once elected into power. He made the vow on Saturday during a political rally held at Masasa Village in Monkey Bay soon after donating assorted items to […]